The Spirit of Anger Robert Wurtz II Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare (Proverbs 22:24-25 ESV). A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression (Proverbs 29:22... Continue Reading →
The Party Spirit (The spirit of Rivalry)
The Party Spirit (The spirit of Rivalry) (The spirit of Rivalry) Robert Wurtz II For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos,"... Continue Reading →
The Source of Strife
The Source of Strife First Published (September 2014) Robert Wurtz II But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the... Continue Reading →
Selfish Ambition: The Enemy of God’s Will
Selfish Ambition: The Enemy of God's Will Robert Wurtz II In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in Heaven. (Matthew 6:9–10 NKJV) From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Jezebel
The Spirit of Jezebel Robert Wurtz II However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews (John 7:13). His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue. For they loved the praise of... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Alexander the Coppersmith
The spirit of Alexander the Coppersmith Robert Wurtz II Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. (2 Timothy 4:14–15 ESV) Paul penned his last words to young Timothy, knowing that his time was short.... Continue Reading →
Confronting and Correcting Carnal Cliques
Confronting and Correcting Carnal Cliques Robert Wurtz II Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For... Continue Reading →